After Being Blackened All Over the Internet, I Ruled the Military Variety Shows
Chapter 208: Sudden Enthusiasm

Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Sudden Enthusiasm

"I’ll have Zhengzheng take you over."

Xu Ling’an quickly waved his hand, "No need, sister, I’ll just take a cab over."

Just then, Lu Zhengzheng came over with Jiang Lingxi’s phone in hand, "Sister Xixi, Mr. Shen is calling."

Seeing this, Xu Ling’an gestured to answer the call first, "Sister, you go ahead with your work, I’ll go get a cab first."

Jiang Lingxi suspected that Shen Yunqing had made some progress on Mei Shuiqing’s case, so she had to wave her hand, "Be safe on the road."

"Got it!"

Jiang Lingxi took the phone and answered, "Hello."

"Are you done with work?"

"Yes."

"There’s been progress in the study of the patterns at Mei Shuiqing’s villa. Huzi is at the film city’s entrance, we can talk over dinner later."

"Alright, I’m on my way."

Even though she couldn’t see him, the voice coming through the receiver was as calm as ever, though Jiang Lingxi could detect a hint of gravity in Shen Yunqing’s words.

Has it come to the point where it can only be explained in person?

Her heart sank a little as she turned to Lu Zhengzheng, who was holding a bag beside her, "Zhengzheng, you head back first. I need to handle something, I might return tonight or tomorrow morning. Rest on time, don’t wait for me."

Lu Zhengzheng, instinctively, stepped forward, "Sister Xixi, where are you going?"

"To have dinner with Shen Yunqing; he’s already sent a car to pick me up."

Lu Zhengzheng quickly swallowed her words about wanting to follow.

A couple having dinner together, she’d better not show up as the third wheel.

"Does this mean I can take a little break?"

Jiang Lingxi: "...Sure, go wherever you want."

Lu Zhengzheng made a ’Yay’ gesture with her hand, "Sister Xixi, have a nice dinner with Mr. Shen!"

Jiang Lingxi: "..."

This dinner isn’t likely to be pleasant!

Upon reaching the film city’s entrance, Jiang Lingxi immediately spotted Zhao Xiaohu standing beside a discreet black business car.

He soon noticed her as well, and by the time she reached the car, the door was already open, "Madam, please."

"Thank you."

"You’re most welcome."

Circling to the driver’s seat, Zhao Xiaohu saw through the rear-view mirror that Jiang Lingxi had fastened her seatbelt and started the car.

Jiang Lingxi originally thought they were heading to Shen Yunqing’s Xiyuan for dinner, as it was the safest and most private place to discuss such matters. However, after a while, she realized this wasn’t the road to Xiyuan.

"Huzi, where is your master taking me for dinner?"

"At a friend’s house of his."

Jiang Lingxi: "..." Is it a friend helping to investigate Mei Shuiqing?

Half an hour later, the business car stopped at the gate of a simple yet discreet small courtyard.

Zhao Xiaohu stepped forward to knock while Jiang Lingxi stood behind, examining the small courtyard.

First impression: full of Zen vibes.

Under the still bright sky, she even noticed the subtly carved swastika symbols on both sides of the entrance.

Could the owner of this courtyard be a monk?

But then, being friends with a monk is indeed something that particular person could do.

Inside the courtyard.

Upon hearing the knock, Shen Yunqing immediately got up to open the door.

Behind him, Wu Jue took a deep breath, picked up a baseball cap beside him, placed it on his bald head, and followed.

Even though he knew that without the hat, he probably wouldn’t be recognized by Her Majesty outside, there was still a bit of anxiety in his heart.

As the courtyard door opened, Shen Yunqing’s gaze skipped past Zhao Xiaohu’s tall and sturdy figure at the doorway, focusing on the silhouette standing in the setting sun, "Here you are."

Jiang Lingxi’s gaze also moved past him, focused on the person behind him dressed in a dark blue tracksuit.

"Is it this... friend?"

Wu Jue, upon meeting Jiang Lingxi’s gaze, almost reflexively joined his palms and chanted "Amitabha" silently, "Miss Jiang, nice to meet you. I’m Yunqing’s friend, Zhi Wuju."

Jiang Lingxi’s eyes paused on his hat and she gave a slight nod in response, "Hello."

"Please come in."

Entering the courtyard, Jiang Lingxi discreetly glanced around. It was a simple and unadorned courtyard, matching well with Zhi Wuju’s character.

"Today’s meal is all vegetarian," Shen Yunqing said as they walked into a side hall where the food was already set, "I hope it’s to your taste?"

Jiang Lingxi nodded accommodatingly, "Just as well, with the heat I’ve lost my appetite; a vegetarian meal might be nice."

After she habitually took the main seat, Shen Yunqing and Wu Jue naturally took seats on either side.

"Alright, let’s eat!"

Wu Jue was initially stunned, looked at his friend across the table who had naturally picked up his chopsticks, chuckled, and also picked up his chopsticks.

Her Majesty who is adapting to local customs is quite adorable!

*

On the other side.

Xu Ling’an had just gotten off the cab when she saw Lin Chan waving at her from the roadside.

"You’re finally here," Lin Chan said as she stepped over and turned the phone screen towards her, "Look, everyone’s been urging."

On a typical day, Xu Ling’an would just be a quiet, studious girl from a less privileged background, unlikely to attract much attention.

But now, nearly everyone in the class knew she was going to be in a film crew, and they were all curious about how she managed to secure a role just a couple of days after the college entrance exams.

Xu Ling’an glanced at the messages in the group chat, puzzled by her classmates’ sudden enthusiasm, but didn’t connect it to the promotional photos online.

After all, she had only just gotten a phone yesterday and didn’t even have an account.

"Let’s get going."

"Let’s go!" Lin Chan said, attempting to hold Xu Ling’an’s hand, but Xu Ling’an discreetly evaded her touch, causing Lin Chan to pause. She pretended not to notice, "It’s just across the street."

A few minutes later, they stopped in front of a rather discreet entrance.

"Is this... a restaurant?"

Why does it not look like one at all!

Lin Chan snorted internally. So what if she could act in a TV drama? She still lacked experience, "This place is more upscale than a mere restaurant; inside, there’s food, drink, entertainment, and more. It’s only accessible to members. Thanks to Han Ye borrowing his uncle’s membership card, we can get in. Tonight’s gathering and any entertainment afterward can be handled inside—even staying over is no problem."

Saying that, Lin Chan sent a message in the group chat indicating Xu Ling’an had been picked up and was at the entrance. Soon enough, the door opened from the inside. Han Ye, in a white suit, stood there, his gaze fixed on Xu Ling’an, who was wearing a white polo shirt and a blue skirt.

Seeing him so formally dressed, Xu Ling’an glanced at her own rather plain outfit and then at Lin Chan, who wore a pale purple floral dress, realizing belatedly, "Am I dressed too casually?"

"Not at all, you look lovely, please come in." Han Ye gestured invitingly, his smile particularly gentle.

Lin Chan watched Xu Ling’an being personally invited in by Han Ye, biting her cheek before stepping in.

The seemingly unremarkable building from the outside held surprises within.

It was only after passing through paths filled with floral scents that they reached their destination.

A courtyard brilliantly lit up.

Upon Xu Ling’an’s appearance, the once bustling courtyard quieted down.

Someone shouted, "Xu Ling’an has arrived!"

The next second, a crowd surged forward.

"Our star An’an is here, come on, let me get a signature; I’ve got to treasure it well."

"An’an, my idol Actress She is also in ’Empress’s crew. Did you get to speak with her?"

"By the way, you play Princess Jin’an, the Empress’s daughter, in the show. Does that mean you have to call Actress She ’mother’ in the play?"

...

Overwhelmed by all the questions, Xu Ling’an thought, "..."

She finally understood why everyone suddenly took such an interest in her!

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